Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Katana 1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Suzuki Katana 1000: 100 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Katana 1000
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (approx 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Katana 1000
7.2/10
"A flawed but rewarding buy if you budget for upgrades."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling stands out
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Relatively affordable used prices
Cons
−Zero wind protection above 60mph
−Stock suspension badly needs upgrading
−Seat comfort genuinely poor
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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